Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
47(15), P. 7753 - 7766
Published: July 13, 2019
Abstract
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs)
are
short,
noncoding
RNAs
that
regulate
gene
expression
by
suppressing
mRNA
translation
and
reducing
stability.
A
miRNA
can
potentially
bind
many
mRNAs,
thereby
affecting
the
of
oncogenes
tumor
suppressor
genes
as
well
activity
whole
pathways.
The
promise
therapeutics
in
cancer
is
to
harness
this
evolutionarily
conserved
mechanism
for
coordinated
regulation
expression,
thus
restoring
a
normal
cell
phenotype.
However,
promiscuous
binding
miRNAs
provoke
unwanted
off-target
effects,
which
usually
caused
high-dose
single-miRNA
treatments.
Thus,
it
desirable
develop
with
increased
specificity
efficacy.
To
achieve
that,
we
propose
concept
cooperativity
order
exert
synergistic
repression
on
target
genes,
lowering
required
total
amount
miRNAs.
We
first
review
therapies
clinical
application.
Next,
summarize
knowledge
molecular
biological
function
discuss
its
application
therapies.
then
systems
biology
approach
investigate
setting.
Altogether,
point
out
potential
reduce
effects
complement
conventional,
targeted,
or
immune-based
cancer.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
20(24), P. 6249 - 6249
Published: Dec. 11, 2019
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs)
are
small
non-coding
RNAs
with
the
capability
of
modulating
gene
expression
at
post-transcriptional
level
either
by
inhibiting
messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
translation
or
promoting
mRNA
degradation.
The
outcome
a
myriad
physiological
processes
and
pathologies,
including
cancer,
cardiovascular
metabolic
diseases,
relies
highly
on
miRNAs.
However,
deciphering
precise
roles
specific
miRNAs
in
these
pathophysiological
contexts
is
challenging
due
to
high
levels
complexity
their
actions.
Indeed,
regulation
frequently
cell/organ
specific;
dependent
stress
status
organism;
often
poorly
correlated
miRNA
levels.
Such
biological
features
suggest
that
various
regulatory
mechanisms
control
not
only
expression,
but
also
activity
and/or
bioavailability.
Several
have
been
described
modulate
action,
genetic
polymorphisms,
methylation
promoters,
asymmetric
strand
selection,
interactions
RNA-binding
proteins
(RBPs)
other
coding/non-coding
RNAs.
Moreover,
nucleotide
modifications
(A-to-I
C-to-U)
within
sequences
different
stages
maturation
critical
for
functionality.
This
mechanism
called
"RNA
editing"
involves
enzymes
adenosine/cytidine
deaminase
family,
which
trigger
single
changes
primary
These
greatly
influence
miRNA's
stability,
changing
its
specificity
towards
target
mRNAs.
Understanding
how
editing
events
impact
ability
regulate
responses
cells
organs,
development
e.g.,
diseases
should
deepen
our
knowledge
molecular
underlying
complex
can
facilitate
design
new
therapeutic
approaches
based
targeting.
Herein,
we
will
discuss
current
this
regulates
biogenesis
activity.
RNA,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
25(1), P. 1 - 16
Published: Oct. 17, 2018
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs)
are
important
regulators
of
gene
expression
that
bind
complementary
target
mRNAs
and
repress
their
expression.
Precursor
miRNA
molecules
undergo
nuclear
cytoplasmic
processing
events,
carried
out
by
the
endoribonucleases
DROSHA
DICER,
respectively,
to
produce
mature
miRNAs
loaded
onto
RISC
(RNA-induced
silencing
complex)
exert
biological
function.
Regulation
levels
is
critical
in
development,
differentiation,
disease,
as
demonstrated
multiple
control
during
biogenesis
cascade.
Here,
we
will
focus
on
post-transcriptional
mechanisms
discuss
impact
cis
-acting
sequences
precursor
miRNAs,
well
trans
factors
these
precursors
influence
processing.
In
particular,
highlight
role
general
RNA-binding
proteins
(RBPs)
specific
revealing
a
complex
layer
regulation
production
ABSTRACT
Canonically,
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
control
mRNA
expression.
However,
studies
have
shown
that
miRNAs
are
also
capable
of
targeting
non-coding
RNAs,
including
long
RNAs
and
miRNAs.
The
latter,
termed
a
miRNA:miRNA
interaction,
is
form
self-regulation.
In
this
Review,
we
discuss
the
three
main
modes
regulation:
direct,
indirect
global
interactions,
their
implications
in
cancer
biology.
We
cell-type-specific
nature
current
experimental
approaches
bioinformatic
techniques,
how
these
strategies
not
sufficient
for
identification
novel
interactions.
self-regulation
impact
on
gene
regulation
has
yet
to
be
fully
understood.
Investigating
hidden
world
miRNA
will
assist
discovering
regulatory
mechanisms
associated
with
disease
pathways.
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 2628 - 2647
Published: Jan. 1, 2020
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs),
small
non-coding
RNAs
(ncRNAs)
of
about
22
nucleotides
in
size,
play
important
roles
gene
regulation,
and
their
dysregulation
is
implicated
human
diseases
including
cancer.A
variety
miRNAs
could
take
the
cancer
progression,
participate
process
tumor
immune,
function
with
miRNA
sponges.During
last
two
decades,
connection
between
various
cancers
has
been
widely
researched.Based
on
evidence
miRNA,
numerous
potential
biomarkers
for
diagnosis
prognosis
have
put
forward,
providing
a
new
perspective
screening.Besides,
there
are
several
miRNA-based
therapies
among
different
being
conducted,
advanced
treatments
such
as
combination
synergistic
strategies
use
complementary
provide
significant
clinical
benefits
to
patients
potentially.Furthermore,
it
demonstrated
that
many
engaged
resistance
complex
underlying
regulatory
mechanisms,
whose
comprehensive
cognition
can
help
clinicians
improve
patient
prognosis.With
belief
studies
would
great
implications,
we
attempt
summarize
current
situation
development
prospects
this
review.
Development,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
146(11)
Published: June 1, 2019
The
development
of
animal
embryos
is
initially
directed
by
maternal
gene
products.
Then,
during
the
maternal-to-zygotic
transition
(MZT),
developmental
control
handed
to
zygotic
genome.
Extensive
research
in
both
vertebrate
and
invertebrate
model
organisms
has
revealed
that
MZT
can
be
subdivided
into
two
phases,
which
very
different
modes
regulation
are
implemented:
initially,
exclusively
post-transcriptional
post-translational,
following
gradual
activation
genome
leads
predominance
transcriptional
regulation.
These
changes
expression
program
precisely
controlled
highly
interconnected.
Here,
we
review
current
understanding
mechanisms
underlie
handover
MZT.